Hi, I'm a bit perplexed as to what amp to buy.. I know auditioning is a must but I first need somewhere to start!
I'm starting to get serious with my audio gear and am no longer content with average audio... I currently have a 25 year old pioneer A300x amp that has served me pretty well, but its now on its last legs and I'm sure I can get a much better sound with newer technology.. and im now wanting to start buying the gear in stages..
1.Amp 2.Speakers 3.Dac 4.Cart and styli
Please tell me if im barking up the wrong tree spending this amount and expecting it to sound like there sat in the room (im sure thats what everyone wants but from reviews thats the impression i get what they sound like..).. I've been purchasing some of the mobile fidelity remasters on 180g half speed vinyl and it does sound pretty good through my Rega RP1 TT but it hasnt blown me away yet, My speakers are probably a major factor too and they'll be next on the list, at the moment their denons that came with another av amp along with a sub.
I've my eyes or maybe ears on the Rega Mira 3, from what the reviews have said its a bit of a hidden gem especially when paired with the Rega speakers. Has anyone had much experince with this amp and what speakers combination do they have? also is the Rega Brio 3, this has equally as good reviews but the £200 difference is making me think twice.. auditioning these two would be needed i reckon..
On the other hand and why I cant really audition this part.. would I be maybe better off spending the same amount on a second hand amp from maybe 5 or more years ago? surely the technology can't have changed much and I'm not going for looks here (but the rega does look pretty sweet).. I'm wanting purely excellent sound without the bells and whistles of surround sound etc..
Music I listen to varies a lot, anything from 60s psychadelia to electro to rockabilly, b52s to velvet underground, the stooges, john lennon, mothers of invention, apex twin, death in vegas, bob dylan, louis armstrong, nirvana, the cramps, bob marley and am also listening to more jazz and vocal artists now like diana krall now aswel...
As i said after this will be speakers and so on, im a terrible saver!
Hope ive not bored you to death and looking forward to replies
Jamie
I'm starting to get serious with my audio gear and am no longer content with average audio... I currently have a 25 year old pioneer A300x amp that has served me pretty well, but its now on its last legs and I'm sure I can get a much better sound with newer technology.. and im now wanting to start buying the gear in stages..
1.Amp 2.Speakers 3.Dac 4.Cart and styli
Please tell me if im barking up the wrong tree spending this amount and expecting it to sound like there sat in the room (im sure thats what everyone wants but from reviews thats the impression i get what they sound like..).. I've been purchasing some of the mobile fidelity remasters on 180g half speed vinyl and it does sound pretty good through my Rega RP1 TT but it hasnt blown me away yet, My speakers are probably a major factor too and they'll be next on the list, at the moment their denons that came with another av amp along with a sub.
I've my eyes or maybe ears on the Rega Mira 3, from what the reviews have said its a bit of a hidden gem especially when paired with the Rega speakers. Has anyone had much experince with this amp and what speakers combination do they have? also is the Rega Brio 3, this has equally as good reviews but the £200 difference is making me think twice.. auditioning these two would be needed i reckon..
On the other hand and why I cant really audition this part.. would I be maybe better off spending the same amount on a second hand amp from maybe 5 or more years ago? surely the technology can't have changed much and I'm not going for looks here (but the rega does look pretty sweet).. I'm wanting purely excellent sound without the bells and whistles of surround sound etc..
Music I listen to varies a lot, anything from 60s psychadelia to electro to rockabilly, b52s to velvet underground, the stooges, john lennon, mothers of invention, apex twin, death in vegas, bob dylan, louis armstrong, nirvana, the cramps, bob marley and am also listening to more jazz and vocal artists now like diana krall now aswel...
As i said after this will be speakers and so on, im a terrible saver!
Hope ive not bored you to death and looking forward to replies
Jamie